EL PATIO LATINO RESTAURANT
1100 N TUTTLE AVE STE 5
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the plaza dumpster pad. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle buried in a container of rice. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the two back kitchen microwaves with debris build up.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers in the back not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee rub his hands with a soiled cloth and then handle to-go containers without washing his hands. Operator had the employee wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked reduce in the reach in cooler. Operator moved the rice. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen and bar hand wash sinks used to store food items. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a dirty wash cloth.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks stored next to food in the kitchen.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored on top of boxes of food product in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the shared plaza dumpster pad.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under all cutting boards in the kitchen.
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the triple sink at 20ppm chlorine. Operator emptied it and remade it at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler. Operator switched the foods. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed soap there. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the kitchen ceiling vents.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor of the dry storage area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a canister of household only insecticide in the chemical storage area. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken over unwashed produce in the reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Chicken (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food back in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a build up of grease on the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored with and above food in the kitchen. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a build up of ice in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken, shrimp, and beef being defrosted at room temperature in the kitchen. Operator placed chicken under running water and placed the shrimp and beef in the reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw shrimp and fish in the reach in cooler. Operator placed chicken on the bottom and shrimp and fish on the top. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink used to defrost food. Operator placed food in the reach in cooler and washed the sink. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no vomit clean up plan or kit. Handed operator a copy of the plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).